Towra Point Nature Reserve
Towra Point Nature Reserve is only 16 kilometres south of the centre of Sydney, at the mouth of the Georges River in Botany Bay. The reserve includes important remnant terrestrial vegetation and wildlife habitats, and is surrounded by seagrass beds, mangroves and migratory wading bird habitats.
Towra Point Nature Reserve and the adjacent Towra Point Aquatic Reserve form the largest and most diverse estuarine wetland complex remaining in the Sydney region.
Access restrictions
Access to Towra Point Nature Reserve is restricted in order to reduce the impact of people on its fragile ecosystems. There are four ways you may visit the reserve:
- Take a guided walking tour with the NPWS Discovery program
- Join the Friends of Towra Point Nature Reserve (see below) and get involved with management activities in the reserve
- Obtain an entry permit by contacting the Botany Bay National Park Discovery Centre.
- See Towra Point by canoe or boat, but remember that beach use is restricted to the designated day use area.
Useful links
Although we can't guarantee the accuracy of the information, you might find these websites useful:
These maps give you a basic overview of features and facilities. They do not provide detailed information on topography and landscape, and may not be suitable for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.